Nursing Assistant Salary

I just happened to look at the nursing assistant salaries for Baltimore, Maryland and there is no way on God's gorgeous green earth that nursing assistants make that much money. That's insane. Where are they getting these salary totals from? I know one nursing assistant who has been at her job for over thirty years (and she's pretty pissed off about it) and she doesn't make that much money.
I don't make that much money.
I have a question. I walked off my job today can that go against my certification.

hi ...i recently moved to baltimore and i was wondering what a nursing assistant usually makes per hour here..i am from alabama and its about $8 and hour there...

The salaries that are listed are someones dream! In eastern NC Cna's are getting a disgusting $7.00 per hour!!! Ten years ago in Vermont I was earning $11.00 per hour with full benefits!!!

What is going rate 4 myrtle beach,South Carolina.Also North Carolina. Took classes before just didnot get state cerficated.

NC wages are an insult, don't bother working as a CNA here! Plus they treat you like dogs. Seven years ago I was making over $11.00 per hour in
Vermont, this year when I looked into doing it again, the pay was $7.00 per hour, with experience!!! Forget it!!!

mary in Loris, South Carolina said: What is going rate 4 myrtle beach,South Carolina.Also North Carolina. Took classes before just did not get state cerficated.

hi Mary i was just wondering if you ever found out an answer im from Pennsylvania and i was wondering myself of that rate

Geta said: It all depends on your experience, some places in Baltimore,start at $10.00 or more an hour, depending on where you go, mostly just coming out of class is about $10.00.

In new york CNA are paid $14.50 as starting and up to $20 if u work night shift

I am a CNA in Baltimore MD...I make $14.45 w/ night diff on weekdays and $15.10 w/ night diff on weekends.....Now I am a Nurse Tech...a lot of pwople do not know the difference. That is not to insult anyone just an observation. I went to BCCC and went thru their multi skilled medical tech program which offered cna, venipuncture/ specimen collection (phlebotmy), medical terminology, ekg essentials, and medicine aide. So I am ceritified in all as well as national certification in phlebotomy. Now thru agencies I can make $17-$19 but that would be w/ out benefits. Because I need benefits I make the rate I said above and I get a raise every 2 yrs.

The pay is 10.00 in some nursing homes,and lower in some. the hospitals some go by how long you have been a cna/pct/cat 7.50-13.50per hr

Is a nursing assistant the same as a certified nursing assistant? What degrees do you need for eachA?

Fed up in Baltimore, Maryland said: I just happened to look at the nursing assistant salaries for Baltimore, Maryland and there is no way on God's gorgeous green earth that nursing assistants make that much money. That's insane. Where are they getting these salary totals from? I know one nursing assistant who has been at her job for over thirty years (and she's pretty pissed off about it) and she doesn't make that much money.
I don't make that much money.
I have a question. I walked off my job today can that go against my certification.

Hi there not sure how much you make but the nursing home I work at has a union and I make 13.51 after working there for 3 years. I get another raise in october. I live in Minnesota.

here in loris pay wasnot much ,4 an cna 8 years ago. but my education stops me.also my age now.I work 4 a company 4 years I make 9.95 hr. People need 2 stay in school grt a degree.

Fed up in Baltimore, Maryland said: I just happened to look at the nursing assistant salaries for Baltimore, Maryland and there is no way on God's gorgeous green earth that nursing assistants make that much money. That's insane. Where are they getting these salary totals from? I know one nursing assistant who has been at her job for over thirty years (and she's pretty pissed off about it) and she doesn't make that much money.
I don't make that much money.
I have a question. I walked off my job today can that go against my certification.

I don't know what figures you are looking at but I have been a nursing assistant in Maryland for a couple years now and I currently make $10/hr. But I know there can be a range between 8.00-15.00 here depending on if you go agency or not. In addition CNA and GNA make a difference here as well. You can make more if you have your GNA.

AND YES...If you walk off your job it can go against your certification.

i want to take my board exam for the c.n.a and i'm a little nervous. does anyone knows how to overcome this nervous action in me?

Sue Sands in Fort Wayne, Indiana said: Is a nursing assistant the same as a certified nursing assistant? What degrees do you need for eachA?

I dont believe so Im a CNA which mean I am certified. Im in California and took the class over and received a HHA and CNA certificate Im also CPR/FA certified I make $10.50 starting off full time. I did this in 95 in South Carolina when the pay was $7:50 its gone up some.

iv been a cna for 4 years .. my firstjob i stared out at 9.50 an hour now it 13 i know in the city hospitals like downtown dallas and fortworth they start out at 16 an hour

I left my job about two months as a retail managment. I tried to apply the job in kmart. I gave my resume to the human resource and I filled out the application through computer. They sent me to take the drug test. But somehow I didn't do go in the interview or I am Chinese , he doesn't like me. Of course, I didn't get the job.I am so frustrated and worried. I want to take a GNA certicate. Is it worth it and how is the market?

CARMELO in Wantagh, New York said: Hi. If you dont mind me asking, Where can i make $20 an hour as a CNA. I am getting my license by the end of the month and I would like to get paid that amount of money if I can? Thanks

u can try avalon gardens in long island ny well smithtown ny.

IAM A CNA.GNA IN SALISBURY MD THE JOB I MOST RECENTLY LEFT I WAS MAKING 10.75 I HAD SOME ISSUES WITH THE EMPLOYER AND END UP LEAVING HER FACILITY. THE ONLY JOB THAT I WAS ABLE TO LAND IS AT AN AGENCY MAKING 8.50 AN HOUR.I WOULD LOVE TO MAKE MORE MONEY THIS IS TERRIBLE WE DO ALOT AS CNA AND WE DESERVE TO MAKE MORE MONEY.I THIMK THE STARTING RATES FOR A CNA SHOULD BE ALEAST 9.50.

Fed up in Baltimore, Maryland said: I just happened to look at the nursing assistant salaries for Baltimore, Maryland and there is no way on God's gorgeous green earth that nursing assistants make that much money. That's insane. Where are they getting these salary totals from? I know one nursing assistant who has been at her job for over thirty years (and she's pretty pissed off about it) and she doesn't make that much money.
I don't make that much money.
I have a question. I walked off my job today can that go against my certification.

I used to be GNA/CNA about 9 years ago and I was makeing $7 to start but then worked there for close to 3 years and was makeing $11.75 by the time I left. I am not sure what the average it now adays in Baltimore, MD. I am actually trying to get recertified but not sure if I will make that much now or not.

I used to work as a CNA/GNA 9 years ago. I was makeing $11.75 when I left. I am now a Medical Assistant and am looking into being recertified as a GNA/CNA. I was told by a woman who was certified as both that she makes $15.00 per hour since she can draw blood in addition to helping people with activities of daily living. My question is, does anyone have both their CMA(certified medical assistant, not medicine aid) and GNA/CNA? If so, does that hourly wage sound accurate? Thanks

When I started out as a CNA in 1994 I started at $5.25 an hour when I left in 2001 I was up to only $7.25 an hour and to the one that is wanting $20 an hour as a new CNA if you find that one PLZZZZ let me know cause sure will move on it. Other than that if you want $20 an hour you best become an RN or better yet a Traveling RN

When I started out as a CNA in 1994 I started at $5.25 an hour when I left in 2001 I was up to only $7.25 an hour and to the one that is wanting $20 an hour as a new CNA if you find that one PLZZZZ let me know cause sure will move on it. Other than that if you want $20 an hour you best become an RN or better yet a Traveling RN

I think that's a terrible wage, you have to get certified and don't think you don't work your butt off, it's very heavy lifting and you take alot of crap. You can make more money at a Mc Donalds.
I think some of these DON's and HR Directors should come out of there little feasting meetings that they have on how to save a buck and wipe some butt for about a week and then tell how you can live on $7.00 to $8.00 and NO BENEFITS you can't even get a 40 hr. work week, and since everybody's going paperless, why do I get paid every 2 weeks. Try stretching a buck for that long. I think people should start looking into where the heart and soul of this profession really starts at!!!

I know the money you make depends on how long you have been a CNA and what your experiences are but if you work with an agency you are likely to make more an hour and get mileage also. That would mean you might have to travel, but travel is good then you can work when you want and go where you want depending on your situation. Good luck with finding the higher paying jobs and believe me they are there just have to do alot of searching to find them. I worked for years as a CNA doing LTC, senior center and Home Health, but with each of these you need to do your homework and keep up on your education hours which helps with your pay. I did private care and made $15/hr, I know that isn't good for everyone but if they need help they will pay almost anything for the care that they get and it needs to be good care, almost 24/7 in some cases. I travel now to different parts of the country and am licensed in 5 different states which is a good thing since the work is also varied from state to state. I work when I need to and take time off when I need to, also the pay is good and the mileage is good too. I hope this helps some of you looking for a job and don't get discouraged with this type of work it will pay off someday for you like it has for me. I am now headed to Texas to work for the same company that I am in Wyoming. Everyone have a gret holiday season and be safe out there.

Can anyone tell me the difference between a LPN and an RN besides the pay?

Fed up in Baltimore, Maryland said: I just happened to look at the nursing assistant salaries for Baltimore, Maryland and there is no way on God's gorgeous green earth that nursing assistants make that much money. That's insane. Where are they getting these salary totals from? I know one nursing assistant who has been at her job for over thirty years (and she's pretty pissed off about it) and she doesn't make that much money.
I don't make that much money.
I have a question. I walked off my job today can that go against my certification.

Walking off the job cannot go against your certification. The only way it could would be if your former place of employment was to pay for your certification and you had not taken the test or whatever to do become certified yet. If you had not, then they could revoke the money paid leaving you to pay for the class and testing. If however you already are certified it does not affect you. My boss tried telling me that I have an obligation to stay 6 months after I become certified or he can pull my certification. But that is a bunch of crap. Legally it can't be done.

annette in New York, New York said: In new york CNA are paid $14.50 as starting and up to $20 if u work night shift

I work in a retirement community in Davidson,NC.Private Pay facility.I started out at$10.15 hr.now make $12.70. Can't imagine.

anthony in Birdsboro, Pennsylvania said: hi Mary i was just wondering if you ever found out an answer im from Pennsylvania and i was wondering myself of that rate

WELL I make $10 in pa

I work in a hospital in pennsylvania and make $15.12 an hour the lpns make $1.00 more then the aides....

Fed up in Baltimore, Maryland said: I just happened to look at the nursing assistant salaries for Baltimore, Maryland and there is no way on God's gorgeous green earth that nursing assistants make that much money. That's insane. Where are they getting these salary totals from? I know one nursing assistant who has been at her job for over thirty years (and she's pretty pissed off about it) and she doesn't make that much money.
I don't make that much money.
I have a question. I walked off my job today can that go against my certification.

yes thats job abandonment

I am from florida i went to a vocational school i have been certified since 1989. I started out at six dollars an hour years ago now i make 11 dollars an hour. I will be moving soon to Alabama. I work for a hospice agency and i love it!! I have worked in nursing homes and assited living facility and took alot of crap! I would never work in a nursing home. Hospice Agency is the best place to go. I am very blessed that a have a job in the health field alot of us is not very forinate that They do not have a job.And the job i do is not easy. I am blessed.5

I work at asbury on solomons island (southern maryland) and i started out making $14 base pay...15 for evening shifts..16 for third shift and 16 for weekends...ive heard it one of the higher paying companies...also we arent understaffed...also heard st.marys nursing center in leonardtown pays well but they are always short staffed and apparently the gnas there are crazy.

Fed up in Baltimore, Maryland said: I just happened to look at the nursing assistant salaries for Baltimore, Maryland and there is no way on God's gorgeous green earth that nursing assistants make that much money. That's insane. Where are they getting these salary totals from? I know one nursing assistant who has been at her job for over thirty years (and she's pretty pissed off about it) and she doesn't make that much money.
I don't make that much money.
I have a question. I walked off my job today can that go against my certification.

you can def. make 28k a year in maryland as a cna, just gotta get into the right facility